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‘Suboptimal Capital Leakage’ in GCC Due to Lack of Crypto ETPs, Warns Defi Tech President

August 6, 2025
In the Gulf Cooperation Council region, there is a significant gap in the availability of regulated digital asset exchange-traded products. According to Andrew Forson, this leads to capital being exported to other jurisdictions—a situation that not only results in financial losses but also hampers the development of local infrastructure and liquidity. GCC Lags Behind Europe in Digital Asset…
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CFTC Approves Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges

August 6, 2025
In a landmark development, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on August 4, 2025, that it will permit spot crypto trading on exchanges registered under its jurisdiction. The decision, announced in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
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The Day the SEC Quietly Surrendered to Crypto

August 5, 2025
Last week, SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins quietly dropped what should have been the biggest headline in crypto this year: “Most crypto assets are not securities,” he said, in sharp contrast to the SEC’s long-standing position. The markets didn’t blink, but the implications are seismic. The following opinion editorial was written by Joseph Collement, Chief Legal Officer & Head of News at…
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‘Smartest Buy or Dumbest Bet?’ USA Today’s XRP Post Triggers Outrage

August 4, 2025
On Saturday, USA Today dropped a headline-grabbing article to its 5.1 million followers on X, declaring, “ XRP is the smartest cryptocurrency to buy with $500 right now.” The post quickly ignited chatter across social media, prompting a wave of hot takes from bitcoin die-hards and devoted XRP fans alike. Crypto Twitter Melts Down Over USA Today’s XRP ‘Smart Buy’ Claim There’s a lot…
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Ether Machine Buys 15,000 ETH, Now 3rd Largest ETH Holder

August 1, 2025
The Ether Machine has purchased nearly 15,000 ETH worth $56.9 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy to build a large institutional-grade ETH treasury. The announcement coincides with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary and includes a $100,000 donation to the Protocol Guild. Ethereum Turns 10: The Ether Machine Marks Milestone with Major ETH Buy The Ether Machine marked Ethereum’s 10th…
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